We will have supervised lunches for students who are on campus between 2nd and 3rd period. Students are expected to bring their lunches. Please remember, we are a nut-free facility. On the last week of each month, we will offer pre-ordered pizza delivery for a small fee.

This will be the first of two semesters watching, evaluating, and reproducing the compositions of Lin-Manuel Miranda (as well as learning more about his other accomplishments!) Productions we will watch and discuss include: In the Heights, Bring it on, Working, Moana, and Tick, Tick, Boom

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In this class, you will learn about various topics in Abnormal Psychology. This is not an intro class as we will be exploring specific topics as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V. For the first part of the class, we will discuss topics such as personality disorders, somatoform disorders, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. This is a credit worthy class. It meets the following common core standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-12.10. As such there will be graded homework, exams, and projects. This is a year long class.

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In this class we are using a method called "process drama" to create an adventure to a magical land. We will be using an adventure story as a launching point. The students and I will use our imaginations to develop the world of our story. It's a fun class that encourages creativity and play.

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This class offers a fresh and dynamic approach that goes beyond traditional art lessons. Students will explore fundamental concepts and techniques in art and design while learning to express their ideas creatively and confidently. Through collaborative projects that incorporate a variety of media and connect with other subjects, students will engage in diverse and innovative creative experiences. The course is designed to expand their perspectives, encourage imaginative thinking, and help each student discover and develop their unique artistic voice. All that’s required is an open mind and a willingness to explore.

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Explore the joy of dance in creative movement! In this class students will gain gross motor skills, developmentally appropriate stretching and strengthening, dance literacy, rhythm, storytelling through movement and creative expression. In a positive and encouraging environment, dancers will learn through warmups, movement story times, dance games, and choreography. Basic technique in various styles will also be explored. Please dress comfortably and bring water.

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For new or continuing students. This class will be individualized to match the place and pace of each student. We will learn and/or review, then practice the formation of individual cursive letters - lower-case first then capitals (upper-case), with focus on each student being able to write their name in cursive. I’m hoping that connecting letter to letter will begin on the first day to include short words using letters that are formed similarly. We’ll be learning the updated Zaner-Bloser style of cursive handwriting. The letters slant to the right with the tail of each letter connecting to the tail of the next letter. It also has capital letters that are simplified. Students will also practice reading cursive. Parents: This is the updated style of the one that many of you grew up on in grade school. Fun fact: did you know that practicing cursive tends to improve print and overall fine motor skills as well as coordination?

**Daily practice/homework of about 5 minutes will be requested to help ensure adequate progress.**

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How do we make up fantastical creatures for books and movies? How can we make our own? This class is all about creature creation and how to draw/design new and intriguing beasts! Students will study real life animals, artistic interpretations of animal evolution, and different media that has taken creature and alien designing to the next level. Students will come up with their own designs based on games, prompts, and projects in order to grow their skills as artists and designers.

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